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Rik

Boy Name day: May 18 In French: Éric
Rik is a short form of Erik: on birth records it is written Erik (154,783 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Erik page. Also a short form of Rick, Rico, Rikki.
Origin: Old Norse. Meaning: Ever-ruler, eternal king.
Scandinavian form of Eric, from Old Norse 'Eiríkr', combining 'ei' (ever, always) with 'ríkr' (ruler).

Name day for Rik

May 18

Why this day? Rik is a short form of Erik, and shares its name day.

Rik is celebrated in the United States and Brazil on May 18.

The story of the name Rik

Rik is a short form of Erik. It keeps its origin (Old Norse) and meaning — ever-ruler, eternal king, and shares its name day, May 18.

On birth records, Rik is rarely written as such: the Riks are Eriks (154,783 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Erik page. Rik is also a short form of Rick, Rico, Rikki.

Frequently asked questions about Rik

What does Rik mean?

Rik is a short form of Erik, which means ever-ruler, eternal king.

When is Rik's name day?

May 18, together with Erik: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Rik a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Erik.

Rik's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 4/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 8/10
Whimsy 4/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Rik

Top 10

  1. Inga96%
  2. Marta95%
  3. Aleksandra95%
  4. Roma95%
  5. Augusta94%
  6. Id93%
  7. Bette93%
  8. Lella93%
  9. Betsy93%
  10. Karin93%

Bottom 10

  1. Sindy42%
  2. Lique42%
  3. Karley42%
  4. KoKo42%
  5. Brittani42%
  6. Sheree42%
  7. Audrina42%
  8. Crysty42%
  9. Melynda42%
  10. Diam42%

Love potential for Rik

Bottom 10

  1. Jenae42%
  2. Spring42%
  3. Malaya42%
  4. Shantell42%
  5. Hellen42%
  6. Selene42%
  7. Itzel42%
  8. Carletta42%
  9. Yara42%
  10. Kalista42%

Professional potential for Rik

Bottom 10

  1. Arya42%
  2. Ary42%
  3. Kali42%
  4. Wilda42%
  5. Vashti42%
  6. Arry42%
  7. Kals42%
  8. Tess42%
  9. Tosha43%
  10. Aja44%

Crush potential for Rik

Top 10

  1. Pae91%
  2. Paige91%
  3. Pai91%
  4. Paigey91%
  5. Regina89%
  6. Bev87%
  7. Dena87%
  8. Doreen87%
  9. Beverly87%
  10. Bee87%

Bottom 10

  1. Sunshine42%
  2. Kisha42%
  3. Peri42%
  4. Zozo42%
  5. Cinnamon42%
  6. Macey42%
  7. Annabell42%
  8. Shanika42%
  9. Allyssa42%
  10. Zoya42%
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